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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Sounds like a plan. Keep me posted.

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Nope - Newtown! Very near you. Slinger's keeping it interesting staying in Milford so we'll have to meet up probably around exit 11 commuter lot, then just jump on 84.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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I hope someone has a vehicle that seats 3. My back seat is out. Or we can tie Slinger to a bike rack.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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I hope someone has a vehicle that seats 3. My back seat is out. Or we can tie Slinger to a bike rack.
I am really hoping for a ride on the Juke.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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Who has the Juke?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Juke-driver.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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You want a ride "on" the Juke? Ok then, I'll throw on the roof rack!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 12:59 AM
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Throw on the rack.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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Today was opening day for SCDA @ Lime Rock. Talk about a cold track! Hope they provided long underwear and hot chocolate for the brave earlybirds!
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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Today's SCDA event got canceled b/c of cold temps...

My nieghbor and Suss were to attend.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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Glad they used common sense and didn't force the issue! Last year at this time temps were pushing 80. What a difference a year makes...
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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I went skiing today in the remainder of last Tuesday's snow storm. It was really good. It was about 35 deg at the base of the Mtn.

The snow tires don't have high cornering limits, so it is easy to practice feeling the limits of the tires and I can keep my skills up for my first day out...hope it warms up by May.

Say, are we on for the 6th
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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As far as I know we're on..
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Yup, on for the 6th @ Luna 61. Time TBD. I'm hitting the slopes this Friday. Conditions still primo around here.
 

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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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How about 12:00 pm at Luna 61.

I am booking my stay in Milford later and will get hold of s-driver to finalize my pickup.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Noon it is. See everybody then.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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See you then. I think we should be less than 2 hours away.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 04:26 AM
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It is on my calendar. See you then.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 04:38 AM
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S-Driver: Let me know the pickup plan.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Waiting on Slinger......but if the meet is at noon then e should be meeting at exit 11 around 10am...
 
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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S-Driver: Let me know the pickup plan.
Glen - 10:15am at the Exit 11 commuter lot. Ok??

PM me and I'll shoot you my phone #

 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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I installed a set of IE fixed camber plates today and took off the snow tires. I am rrrrreaddddyyyy for spring
 
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 05:39 AM
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Snows off the Justa....finally!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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Great to see everyone. Hope all made it back to their destinations safely.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Say, for anyone who is interested, here are a couple of upcoming events at WGI. The first is the May event with Genesee Valley chapter of BMWCCA. I believe they are full, though, for the May event but they have some others through the season. The second is the Patroons event in June.

GVC in May:
https://www.motorsportreg.com/index....F#.UWCmMFf_ktU

Patroons in June:
https://www.motorsportreg.com/index....D#.UWCnAlf_ktU
 
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Yup, good to see all.

Have a good trip cross country Slinger - Happy Travels!
 
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